Need motivation to work out? Most of us hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, and of course, to get a rockin’ bod, but working out has above the neck benefits too.
Are you constantly misplacing your car keys, or often can’t seem to find the right word? As bizarre as it sounds, scheduling more gym time may be the solution to your problems!
Studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits.
Most of us are aware of what happens to the body when we exercise; when it comes to exercise and the brain though, the connection isn’t so clear.
Exercise pumps more blood throughout the body, including to the brain. More blood means more oxygen and, therefore, better nourished brain tissue.
Exercise also spurs the brain to produce more of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF. This powerful protein encourages brain cells to grow, interconnect, and communicate in new ways. Studies also suggest exercise plays a big role in the production of new brain cells in the part of the brain involved in learning and memory skills. At the same time endorphins are released to minimize the discomfort of exercise, and off course, make us feel good.
Your brain is no different than the rest of the muscles in your body – you either use it or you lose it!
The benefits of physical exercise, especially aerobic exercise, have positive effects on brain function on multiple fronts, ranging from molecular to behavioural level:
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Source: www.brainhq.com, greatest.com, brutallyfrank.wordpress.com, elitedaily.com, www.fastcompany.com, mentalhealthdaily.com, www.edutopia.org, www.womanshealthmag.com, www.sustainable-brainhealth-institute.com
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